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Irish Independent
4 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Fishermen rescued off Wicklow coast after boat's propeller gets entangled
The all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea slipped its mooring at 3.30pm under the command of coxswain Nicky Keogh. The volunteer lifeboat crew located the vessel 20 minutes after launching, in a position six miles east of Wicklow Harbour at the India bank. After coxswain Keogh carried out an assessment of the situation, it was decided that a tow was the safest option given the boat's propeller being entangled in rope which meant it was unable to make onward progress. The tow was established, and the fishing boat was towed back and secured alongside Wicklow Harbour at 5.05pm. Speaking after the callout deputy launch authority Blair Sommers said: 'This was a quick response by our volunteer crew with their training and equipment providing a successful outcome for all. "I'd also like to remind anyone going on the water in this good weather to have a suitable means of calling for assistance. If you see anyone in trouble on the water, please call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.'
Irish Independent
7 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Child airlifted to safety in Wicklow after drifting out to sea on inflatable
The Wicklow RNLI crew pagers sounded at 4.42pm on Saturday, after the Coast Guard received reports of a child adrift on an inflatable around 250 metres off shore from Newcastle. The volunteer crew launched the all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea under the command of coxswain Nicky Keogh. They then speedily made their way towards the location, but were stood down 10 minutes after launching. The Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 from Dublin was already in the area, having earlier conducted a training exercise with the all-weather lifeboat. Having also been alerted to the situation, the helicopter crew had located the child and were able to airlift them back to shore. The volunteer crew returned to Wicklow Harbour and made the boat ready for service again. Speaking after the callout, Wicklow RNLI deputy lifeboat press officer Connie O'Gara stressed the dangers of inflatables at sea. 'The RNLI advise is to leave inflatables at home,' she urged. 'Blow up toys and airbeds are designed for swimming pools and not the open sea. "The RNLI urges against the use of inflatables as they can easily be swept out to sea. "We would also remind the public, if going on the water to please wear a suitable flotation device, and to ensure you have a means of calling for help should you get into difficulty. In an emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.'
Sunday World
7 days ago
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- Sunday World
Child airlifted to safety after drifting out to Irish Sea on inflatable
The volunteer crew launched the all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea under the command of coxswain Nicky Keogh Wicklow RNLI are advising members of the public to leave inflatables at home when visiting the coast after a child had to be airlifted back to safety by the Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116. The Wicklow RNLI crew pagers sounded at 4.42pm on Saturday, after the Coast Guard received reports of a child adrift on an inflatable around 250 metres off shore from Newcastle. The volunteer crew launched the all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea under the command of coxswain Nicky Keogh. They then speedily made their way towards the location, but were stood down 10 minutes after launching. A file pic of the Wicklow RNLI all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea. News in 90 Seconds - August 12th The Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 from Dublin was already in the area, having earlier conducted a training exercise with the all-weather lifeboat. Having also been alerted to the situation, the helicopter crew had located the child and were able to airlift them back to shore. The volunteer crew returned to Wicklow Harbour and made the boat ready for service again. Speaking after the callout, Wicklow RNLI deputy lifeboat press officer Connie O'Gara stressed the dangers of inflatables at sea. 'The RNLI advise is to leave inflatables at home,' she urged. 'Blow up toys and airbeds are designed for swimming pools and not the open sea. "The RNLI urges against the use of inflatables as they can easily be swept out to sea. "We would also remind the public, if going on the water to please wear a suitable flotation device, and to ensure you have a means of calling for help should you get into difficulty. In an emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.'
Irish Daily Mirror
11-08-2025
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Child airlifted to safety after drifting 250 metres offshore on an inflatable
A child was airlifted to safety after drifting 250 metres offshore on an inflatable while enjoying a day out at the beach in Co Wicklow at the weekend. Wicklow RNLI volunteers launched the all-weather lifeboat on Saturday evening (August 9) after being paged by the Coast Guard who had received reports of a child adrift in the Newcastle area. The Irish Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 from Dublin was also in the area having earlier conducted a training exercise with the all-weather lifeboat. The crew pagers sounded at 4:42pm after the Coast Guard received reports of a child adrift on an inflatable at Newcastle. The volunteer crew launched the all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea shortly after under the command of Coxswain Nicky Keogh. The volunteer crew raced towards the child's location, however they were stood down approximately 10 minutes after launching as Coast Guard helicopter Rescue 116 had also been tasked as it was still training in the area. The child was located by Rescue 116 and airlifted back to shore, while the volunteer crew returned to Wicklow harbour and made the boat ready for service. Speaking after the callout Wicklow RNLI deputy lifeboat press officer Connie O'Gara said issued an appeal to the public about the dangers of inflatables. "The RNLI advice is to leave inflatables at home," Ms O'Gara said in a statement. "Blow up toys and airbeds are designed for swimming pools and not the open sea. "The RNLI urges against the use of inflatables as they can easily be swept out to sea. "We would also remind the public, if going on the water to please wear a suitable flotation device and to ensure you have a means of calling for help should you get into difficulty. "In an emergency, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Irish Independent
05-08-2025
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- Irish Independent
Wicklow RNLI called to person in water and stricken yacht
The all-weather lifeboat RNLB Bridie O'Shea slipped its mooring, under the command of coxswain Nicky Keogh, at 7pm on Friday, August 1, after reports of a yacht with two people on board experiencing mechanical difficulties approximately four miles north of Wicklow harbour. The yacht was located a short time later with the conditions on scene being described as slight seas with calm wind. After an assessment of the situation by coxswain Keogh, it was decided the best course of action was to take the vessel under tow for the short trip back to the harbour. This was due to the yacht suffering mechanical issues with its engine and being unable to sail due to the lack of wind. The yacht was secured safely alongside in Wicklow Harbour at about 8pm.. The volunteer crew then made the lifeboat ready for service. Speaking after this callout coxswain Keogh said: 'This was a quick response by the crew which led to the casualty yacht being safely secured in Wicklow Harbour.' The second callout came less than 24 hours later. The pagers sounded at 12.54pm on Saturday, August 2, when the Coast Guard received reports of a person in difficulty in the water south of Wicklow Head. While travelling to the location further information was received that the person had managed to make their way ashore and was safe and well. The volunteer lifeboat crew were stood down and returned to station where the lifeboat was once again made ready for service. Speaking after this callout deputy lifeboat press officer Connie O'Gara said: 'We would remind people when going on the water to wear a lifejacket and have a suitable means of communication to call for help should the need arise. Should you get into difficulty or see someone else in trouble, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard.'
